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2026 Texas General Election

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Borris L. Miles

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Borris Miles is from Houston, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice and criminal science from Sam Houston State University. He is married to his wife, Cydonii.

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Borris is an insurance agent and business owner. He runs the Borris L. Miles Insurance Agency. He previously worked as a police officer for the Houston Independent School District Police Department. 

Borris is currently a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 13. He was first elected in 2016. He previously served four terms in the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 146 from 2007 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2013.

As of January 22, 2026, Borris L. Miles’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports legislation to make it easier to seal juvenile records for individuals seeking second chances.

Public Safety

Supports community initiatives to combat rising HIV infection rates, particularly in African American communities.

Healthcare

Supports creating the Miles Ahead Scholars program to help underserved minority male youth access college opportunities.

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